DarkPhysContact
Kowtow Cleave
Pow
85
Acc
—
PP
10
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.
Effects & flags
Contact
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
KingambitPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Type
Super effective (×2)
PsychicGhost
Not very effective (×½)
FightingDarkFairy
No effect (×0)
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
FAQ
What type is Kowtow Cleave?
Kowtow Cleave is a Dark-type Phys move.
What does Kowtow Cleave do?
The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.
What are Kowtow Cleave's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 85, accuracy —, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Kowtow Cleave?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Kingambit.
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